Elon Musk and His Megaphone, X, Rattle British Politics – The New York Times

With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics.
When Elon Musk asked his 211 million followers on X to vote on whether “America should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government,” it seemed as if the post could only be tongue-in-cheek.
But coming after a barrage of strident posts about Britain by Mr. Musk — assailing the Labour prime minister, Keir Starmer; demanding the release of […]
Elon Musk and His Megaphone, X, Rattle British Politics – The New York Times

Farage rejects Tommy Robinson after Musk backs far-right firebrand – POLITICO.eu

Musk’s support for controversial rabble-rouser has sparked a backlash among British politicians.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has distanced himself from Tommy Robinson, a controversial far-right figure who is currently imprisoned and has recently received backing from tech billionaire and X owner Elon Musk.
“I never wanted Tommy Robinson to join UKIP,” Farage’s former party, the Brexit champion said Friday evening. “I don’t want him to join Reform […]
Farage rejects Tommy Robinson after Musk backs far-right firebrand – POLITICO.eu